Honeywell Satellite TV System XYR 5000 LINE User Manual

Base Radio  
User Guide  
900 MHz ISM Band  
FCC  
XYR 5000 Line  
34-XY-25-05  
Rev. 4  
08/06  
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Base Radio  
Models: WBR-AK  
Versions 1.70 or later  
Important Information for the User  
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the  
user’s authority to operate the equipment.  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the  
following two conditions:  
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This device may not cause harmful interference.  
This device must accept any interference received, including  
interference that may cause undesired operation.  
This device is for mobile and fixed use only (not portable or body-worn). A  
separation distance of 20cm must be maintained at all times between the antenna  
and the body of the user and bodies of nearby persons.  
If the WMT (RF Server) software is shutdown, the RS-485 network MUST be  
physically disconnected from the PC as the serial port is no longer being controlled  
by the software and may disrupt communications between multiple Base Radios.  
This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain  
of 9 dBd. Antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations of  
Industry Canada. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.  
To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain  
should be so chosen that the EIRP (Equivalent Isotropically Radiated Power) is not  
more than that required for successful communication.  
The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or  
pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the  
general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada’s website  
FCC Certification  
This product is a frequency hopping RF transceiver module for the 900 MHz ISM  
band, designed to meet FCC 15.247, and is used in industrial control and monitoring  
applications.  
The antenna is factory installed and MUST NOT be removed or modified by user.  
This document cannot be changed without prior FM approval  
Copyright 2006 by Honeywell International Inc.  
Honeywell Inc.  
Industrial Measurement and Control  
2500 West Union Hills Drive  
Phoenix, AZ 85027  
Rev. 4- 08/30/2006  
While this information is presented in good faith and believed to be accurate, Honeywell disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a  
particular purpose and makes no express warranties except as may be stated in its written agreement with and for its customers.  
In no event is Honeywell liable to anyone for any indirect, special or consequential damages. The information and specifications in this document are subject to  
change without notice.  
Honeywell® and TotalPlant® are U.S. registered trademarks Of Honeywell International Inc.  
Other brand or product names are trademarks of their respective owners.  
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About This Document  
Revision Notes  
The following list provides notes concerning all revisions of this document.  
Doc ID  
34-XY-25-05  
34-XY-25-05  
34-XY-25-05  
34-XY-25-05  
34-XY-25-05  
Rel ID  
Rlse. 0  
Date  
12/03  
02/04  
06/04  
05/05  
08/06  
Notes  
1st issue of document.  
2nd issue of document.  
Rev. 1  
Rev. 2  
Rev. 3  
Rev. 4  
Reformatted layout, updated technical information.  
Updated Modbus Info.  
Updated for version 1.70 software release.  
Contacts  
World Wide Web  
The following lists Honeywell’s World Wide Web sites that will be of interest to our industrial automation and control  
customers.  
Honeywell Organization  
WWW Address (URL/e-mail)  
Corporate  
Industrial Measurement and Control  
International  
Field Instruments  
Technical Assistance Center  
Telephone  
Contact us by telephone at the numbers listed below.  
Organization  
Honeywell Inc.  
Phone Number  
United States and Canada  
1-800-343-0228  
1-800-525-7439  
Sales  
Service  
Industrial Automation and Control  
Global Technical Support Center  
1-800-423-9883  
Asia Pacific  
Europe  
Honeywell Asia Pacific Inc.  
Hong Kong  
(852) 8298298  
Honeywell PACE  
Brussels, Belgium  
[32-2] 728-2111  
(305) 364-2355  
Latin America  
Honeywell Inc.  
Sunrise, Florida U.S.A.  
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Table of Contents  
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Table of Figures  
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1 Introduction  
1.1 Using this Manual  
This manual is designed to assist in installing, operating, and maintaining Honeywell  
Model WBR-AK Base Radios. The manual is broken into sections as follows:  
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Quick Start  
This section summarizes what must be done in order to get the device installed,  
configured, and in operation quickly. However, it does not provide detailed or how-to  
information to perform the tasks outlined.  
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Installation  
This section explains mechanical installation and correct wiring for power and  
communications. Also covered in this section are instructions for “daisy-chaining” multiple  
Base Radios together on the same power and communications supplies. Proper  
termination of the communications is also covered.  
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General Configuration  
In this section the general configuration options such as password protecting, and  
selecting a user password are discussed. Also covered is the importance of the Number  
of Wireless Instruments (HI RFID) setting, as well as the configuring of this setting.  
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Configuring the RF Communications  
This section covers the setup of the Base Radio RF Communications that allow the Base  
Radio to communicate with Transmitters that have been placed in service.  
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Configuring the MODBUS Communications  
This section covers the various Base Radio settings that must be configured for Modbus  
communication such as baud rate, parity, device ID’s, and register mapping modes. Also  
covered in this section is a brief discussion of the Modbus communications protocol and  
Modbus commands that are used with this device.  
Modbus register locations are also discussed within this section.  
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Technical Specifications  
This section explains the technical specifications that are associated with this device,  
such as power characteristics, accuracy, and operating characteristics.  
1.2 About the Device  
The Honeywell Base Radio is a reliable Radio Frequency (RF) transceiver with a variety  
of available outputs contained in an explosion proof housing useable in many hazardous  
and hard-to-reach areas. The time and expense of running wires often makes it difficult to  
measure parameters that have an economic impact on your plant operation, but the Base  
Radio allows you to quickly and accurately monitor those devices at a fraction of the cost,  
giving you bigger and faster returns on your instrumentation investments.  
The Base Radio communicates in a secure, frequency digital protocol over a band of  
frequencies from 902 MHz to 928 MHz. These devices do not require permits or licenses  
and are easily setup and installed right out of the box.  
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The Honeywell Base Radio may be used to communicate with many Transmitters in  
various applications. You can use this device for long-term monitoring in remote  
locations, for short-term data gathering on process conditions, or to quickly test the  
economic viability of a new installation.  
The purpose of this guide is to help you install, configure and maintain your Honeywell  
Base Radio.  
1.3 Unpacking  
Remove the Packing List and check off the actual equipment received. If you have any  
questions about your shipment, please call your Honeywell Representative. Upon receipt  
of shipment, inspect the container for any signs of damage in transit. Especially take note  
of any evidence of rough handling. Report any apparent damage immediately to the  
shipping agent.  
Please note that sometimes units are assembled with accessories when shipped. Inspect  
the shipment carefully if you think that something is missing. This is rare, as we take  
considerable care to pack units for shipment, but it does sometimes happen. Please give  
us a call and we may be able to resolve this matter quickly over the phone.  
Please note that the carrier will not honor any claims for damage unless all shipping  
materials are saved for their examination. If you find any damage while you are  
examining and removing the contents, save the packing material and the carton.  
1.4 Software Compatibility  
Software for Honeywell is revised periodically. Internal device software may contain  
portions that are not compatible with previous versions of WMT (Wireless Management  
Toolkit software)  
To ensure software compatibility, WMT version 1.70.138 or later must be used. If you  
believe you are experiencing software compatibility issues please call Honeywell  
Technical Support at 800-423-9883 or email [email protected].  
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2 Quick Start  
This section summarizes what must be done in order to get the device installed,  
configured and in operation quickly. Additional detailed information is found throughout  
this guide. Steps 1-3 refer to the following diagram:  
Figure 2-1 Overall Wiring Schematic  
1.  
Wire 24VDC power to the Base Radio using the power terminals on either the  
WMT or the Modbus connection. Do not apply power to both sets of terminals.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
Wire WMT RS-485 communications to the left terminal of the Base Radio.  
Wire Modbus RS-485 communications to the right terminal of the Base Radio.  
Place the terminating resistor between terminals A and B if the Base Radio will  
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5.  
The Base Radio RF settings should be configured as follows:  
Set the RF Channel to any available RF CHAN that matches the one used by  
the Transmitters you wish to communicate with (other than RF OFF).  
Set the Baud Rate to 76.8 K or to the Baud Rate used by the Transmitters  
with which you wish to communicate.  
HI RF ID = the highest transmitter RF ID you assign to this network.  
6.  
7.  
Configure the Modbus settings  
Verify “COMM OK” message on Base Radio LCD screen  
If you are not receiving a “COMM OK” message on the Base Radio check the  
following:  
Is the Base Radio set to the above listed configurations?  
Are all the Transmitters on?  
Are the Transmitters set to the matching RF configurations (see Section 5 of  
Transmitter and Base Radio User Manuals)?  
Are the Base Radio and Transmitters unable to communicate due to obstructions or  
distance (see Transmitter Manual: Transmitter Placement section)?  
Warning! If the Transmitters have been running for an extended period of  
time with no signal from the Base Radio (the Base Radio is off or not  
present), the Transmitters will only search for the Base Radio every one  
hour or so. Turning the Transmitters off and back on will cause them to  
begin searching immediately.  
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3 Installation  
This section discusses both the mechanical and electrical aspects of installation. It is  
divided into the following sections:  
3.1 Mechanical Installation  
In this section, the mechanical installation instructions are discussed for the various setup  
capabilities of the Base Radio. The subsections are as follows:  
The Honeywell Base Radio is a rugged device, which provides optimal performance  
when installed with careful consideration. Installation practices greatly affect the life that  
you can expect from your Honeywell Base Radio. The main considerations for installation  
are covered below.  
Give careful consideration to the environment where you will be installing the devices.  
Avoid installations that expose the device to excess temperature, high vibration,  
considerable shock, or exposure to dripping condensate or corrosive materials. Also  
avoid installing the device in an unserviceable location.  
Most often these problems can be avoided with some thought at the time of installation.  
The practices noted below are generally recommended, but they can only act as  
guidelines and cannot cover all possible variations.  
The final installation must be made at the discretion and approval of the user. You must  
be the judge of the actual installation.  
Warning! During installation do not apply force to the instrument housing  
or antenna. Use a proper wrench for all installations. Failure to use correct  
installation procedures can cause damage to the Base Radio.  
3.1.1 Base Radio Positioning  
Correct positioning of the Base Radio will ensure the best performance of the device.  
Because the Base Radio is the central communication device of all Transmitters that are  
assigned to it, the Base Radio should be located in an area that is somewhat central to all  
of the Transmitters.  
determined by a number of factors, including the Baud Rate Setting. When planning the  
positioning of the Base Radio, try to place the Base Radio in a location with an  
unobstructed view to the most Transmitters possible.  
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Figure 3-1 General Layout  
Remember, the approximate line of sight range between a Transmitter and Base Radio is  
determined by the Baud Rate as listed below:  
76.8K -76.8 Kbaud, Range of 500 to 750 ft  
19.2K - 19.2 Kbaud, Range of 2,000 to 2,500 ft  
4.8K - 4.8 Kbaud, Range of 3,000 ft  
Note This range is reduced by the amount of RF Noise present, obstructions, and the  
material properties of those obstructions.  
Only place the Base Radio in ambient operating temperatures of -40°F to 185°F (-40°C to  
85°C).  
Make sure you have power and communication to the Base Radio available (see 3.2  
Because there are so many setup possibilities we cannot cover them all. A correct setup  
would make sure that the above warnings are heeded and that the Transmitter and Base  
Radio are capable of communication. The RF Placement Procedure section of the  
Transmitter Guide will help you to determine if you have a selected the correct installation  
points and orientations for your application.  
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3.2 Electrical Installation  
In this section wiring instructions are discussed for the various setup capabilities of the  
Base Radio. The subsections are as follows:  
Warning! Remember to turn off all power BEFORE attaching the Base  
Radio wires!  
3.2.1 Electrical Specifications  
24VDC Power Supply with 0.5 Amp minimum output  
Recommend 22AWG Power Supply wire  
2 Wire RS-485 Serial Communications Cable  
Recommend Belden 3105A shielded and protected 22AWG or equivalent  
120 Ohm, ± 5%, ¼ W resistor for RS-485 termination  
RS-485 to RS-232 converter B&B model 485LDRC9 or equivalent  
8 AWG bare or green covered grounding cable for housing ground  
In Figure 3-2, an overall wiring schematic is shown. Note that the grounding screw is  
located on the outside of the Base Radio housing.  
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Figure 3-2 Overall Wiring Schematic  
Warning! Explosions may result in death or serious injury. Do not remove  
the instrument cover in explosive atmospheres when power and/or  
communications are on.  
To begin the electrical installation first remove the explosion proof housing cover from the  
Base Radio, if you have not already done so. Point the Base Radio antenna away from  
you and look at the green PC Board found directly underneath the NEXT and ENTER  
buttons. You should see two terminal blocks and some labels as shown in Figure 3-3.  
Figure 3-3 Terminal Block Labels  
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Once you have located these terminal blocks you can wire the Base Radio accordingly.  
The best way to wire the Base Radio is to:  
Remove both terminal blocks from the jacks on the Base Radio  
Insert the wire through the conduit hole on the bottom right of the Base Radio  
Secure the wire into the proper terminal blocks  
Then plug the terminal blocks back into the proper jacks on the Base Radio.  
Warning! If the Transmitters have been running for an extended period of  
time with no signal from the Base Radio (the Base Radio is off or not  
present), the Transmitters will only search for the Base Radio every one  
hour or so. Turning the Transmitters off and back on will cause them to  
begin searching immediately.  
3.2.2 Wiring Power to the Base Radio  
The Honeywell Base Radio is designed to use a 24 VDC power supply at a minimum of  
0.5 Amps. Honeywell offers a DIN rail mountable 100-240VAC 50/60Hz to 24VDC  
transformer for this purpose, AIC #. For more information, contact your Honeywell  
Representative.  
The Common or Negative wire should be placed in the left most slot labeled “GND” on  
the PC Board of the terminal block in Figure 3-4. The Positive wire should be placed in  
the same terminal block in the slot labeled “24V” on the PC Board as shown in Figure  
GND 24V  
B
A
GND 24V  
B
A
Positive Wire From  
Power Supply  
Ground or Negative Wire  
From Power Supply  
Figure 3-4 Wiring Power to the Base Radio  
Caution! Make sure only ONE power supply is routed to the Base Radio  
at any time!  
3.2.3 Wiring RS-485 to the Base Radio  
The Base Radio also requires a half-duplex RS-485 bus to be wired for communications.  
Wiring communications to a PC in order to run the Wireless Management Toolkit (WMT)  
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software may require the use of an RS-485 to RS-232 converter, as most PCs cannot be  
wired directly to RS-485.  
To wire the RS-485 cable to the Base Radio we recommend using a 22AWG twisted pair  
shielded wire. Place one of the twisted pair wires in the “A” (Tx+/Rx+) slot of the same  
terminal block as the power supply wires, and the other wire in the “B” (Tx-/RX-) slot of  
the terminal block as shown below in Figure 3-5.  
Figure 3-5 Wiring RS-485 to the Base Radio  
RS-485 may be wired in-line (in series) to multiple Base Radios. This is called “daisy-  
chaining”. Only Base Radios using Modbus RS-485 output can be daisy-chained. See  
Section 3.2.6. Note that Base Radios daisy-chained must be set to different RF Channels  
to communicate properly on the same wire.  
3.2.4 Wiring the RS-485/232 Converter to the Base Radio  
Honeywell offers an optically isolated, surge protected, DIN Rail mountable RS-485/232  
converter, AIC #. Because there are many RS-485/232 Converters available, please see  
your converter’s instruction manual for details as this section will only discuss the wiring  
of the B&B 485LDRC9 converter.  
The Base Radio communicates via a RS-485 half-duplex differential signal with A being  
Tx+/Rx+ and B being Tx-/Rx-. To properly wire the Base Radio to the 485LDRC9, you  
should follow Figure 3-6.  
485LD R C9  
Base R adio  
C onverter  
(TD B)  
A
B
H
G
(TD A)  
Figure 3-6 Base Radio to RS-232 Converter Wiring Diagram  
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To configure the 485LDRC9 to the appropriate baud rate (38.4Kbaud), a set of dip  
switches must be configured. These switches can be found on the side of the converter.  
The first four switches should be in the ON position to indicate that the communications  
are half-duplex. The fifth switch should also be in the OFF position as this activates the  
120 Ohm termination resistor within the converter. This terminator is only useful for long  
RS-485 buses, or other calculated circumstances. Finally, switches six, seven, and eight  
should be set to the OFF position to indicate the correct baud rate. (Note: An 8.2 K  
resistor (R11) has been installed at the factory to achieve these higher baud rates. If you  
did not purchase the converter from the factory, you will need to install the resistor.)  
To wire power to the 485LDRC9, place a +10 to 30 VDC supply to terminal F, and place  
the ground (V-) to terminal C.  
The final step in installing the converter is to attach a DB-9 RS-232 (serial) cable from the  
converter to an available serial port on your computer.  
Note The RS-485 bus is half-duplex. If the Base Radio in the application is wired to a RS-  
485 to RS-232 converter, the A (Tx+/Rx+) and B (Tx-/Rx-) wires may need to be crossed  
for correct operation. Please see the converter’s manual for further instructions.  
3.2.5 Wiring the RS-485/USB Converter to the Base Radio  
Note The RS-485 cable should NOT be connected to the RS-485/USB converter before  
the converter drivers have been installed.  
Honeywell also offers a non-optically isolated RS-485 to USB converter. The USB  
Converter provides easy connectivity between the PC and standard communication  
ports, not requiring PC reconfiguration, assignment of IRQs, or jumper settings.  
Use of this device requires a PC with a USB port compliant with USB 1.1 or later.  
The RS-485 to USB converter is equipped with a USB cable and a USB type A connector  
for connection to a PC USB port and a male DB-9 for connection to an RS-485 equipped  
data or communication terminal.  
3.2.5.1 USB Driver Installation  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Power on the PC. Verify the USB port is enabled and insert the CD that has been  
provided.  
Connect the USB cable of the converter to the USB port of the PC. Make sure  
not to have the RS-485 cable plugged into the converter at this time.  
Windows™ should detect the USB device, and if the driver does not already exist  
on the PC the “Add New Hardware Wizard” will be displayed. Click the NEXT  
button.  
4.  
From this new screen select “Specify a Location” and specify the PC’s drive  
letter for the CD-ROM drive where the provided CD has been inserted. Click the  
NEXT button to begin the search.  
5.  
6.  
Once the drivers have been located a new screen will be displayed. Click NEXT  
to continue.  
At this point Windows™ has finished installing the RS-485 to USB converter  
drivers. Click FINISH.  
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7.  
8.  
9.  
Once Windows™ has detected the USB device, click NEXT.  
Now connect the RS-485 cable to the converter’s DB-9 terminal.  
Click START, SETTINGS, CONTROL PANEL, then select SYSTEM, and click  
on DEVICE MANAGER. Verify that the converter is listed in COM PORTS as  
“USB to Serial Adapter”.  
10.  
11.  
The converter installation is now complete. The PORTS section of the DEVICE  
MANAGER, mentioned in step 9, shows the new COM PORT number next to the  
“USB to Serial Adapter”. You need this number to set the WMT’s RF Server to  
look at the correct COM PORT for incoming information.  
To specify this COM PORT, start the RF Server and Right-Click on the RF  
Server Icon (see the WMT User’s Guide, Section 4 for more details). Select  
Options. Then click ADD to add the converter’s COM PORT. The baud rate  
should remain at 38400. Then select OK and the added port will be displayed.  
Select OK.  
3.2.5.2 Wiring the DB-9 RS-485 Cable to the Base Radio  
Using the converter’s Male DB-9 Connector chart wire up a Female DB-9 connector such  
that Pins 2 and 9 (Tx+ and Rx+) go to the Base Radio’s WMT terminal A, and Pins 1 and  
3 (Tx- and Rx-) go to the Base Radio’s WMT terminal B. (See Figure 3-5 for details on  
WMT Terminal A and B).  
USB Converter’s Male DB-9 Connector  
PIN # SIGNAL  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Rx-  
Tx+  
Tx-  
NC  
GND  
NC  
NC  
NC  
Rx+  
3.2.5.3 USB Driver Un-installation  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
Unplug the converter from the PC’s USB Port.  
Insert the converter’s driver CD used for installation.  
Run the FTDIUNIN.EXE program.  
Restart the PC.  
3.2.6 Daisy-Chaining Multiple Base Radios to Single RS-485/Power  
Two or more Base Radios may be placed on a single RS-485 communication line, and a  
single power supply line (provided the power supply and wiring can handle the load). This  
section will provide the information needed to daisy-chain multiple Base Radios.  
However, be sure to complete Section 3.2.8 on correct Base Radio termination if doing  
so.  
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3.2.6.1 Daisy-Chaining Power to Multiple Base Radios  
A consideration when daisy-chaining power to multiple Base Radios is the power draw at  
power supply. Each Base Radio will typically draw 200mA @ 24VDC. This means a  
single Base Radio will draw a typical average power of 4.2W.  
If using the supplied DIN rail mounted 15W power, it is suggested that no more than  
three Base Radios be tied parallel to this supply.  
To daisy-chain two or more Base Radios together, each Base Radio should be wired in  
parallel to the next while making sure power is not supplied from two separate supplies to  
Base Radio 1  
GND 24V  
B
A
GND 24V  
B
A
Power  
Supply  
Base Radio 2  
GND 24V  
GND 24V  
B
A
B
A
Figure 3-7 Daisy-Chaining Power to Multiple Base Radios  
3.2.6.2 Daisy-Chaining RS-485 to Multiple Base Radios  
Modbus connections can be daisy-chained together, but WMT connections cannot. There  
can only be one Base Radio, multiple Output Modules, and a PC on the same WMT RS-  
485. If you have two Base Radios connected to a PC running WMT, you must have two  
COM ports.  
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Figure 3-8 Daisy-Chaining RS-485 to Multiple Base Radios  
3.2.7 Terminating Communications Wiring to the Base Radio  
RS-485 is capable of maintaining communications over a maximum distance of 4000  
feet. In most (and we recommend all) situations the unit that comprises an “end” of an  
RS-485 network should be terminated by a resistor wired across the A and B wires.  
In the case of a daisy-chained application the end unit should be terminated. The end unit  
is the unit that is located at the end of the series of units. In a PC to Base Radio only  
application, the end unit is the Base Radio. Note: a PC is also an end unit, but the  
termination for this end unit is done within the converter. In a multiple unit daisy-chain  
Figure 3-9 Example of End Unit in Daisy-Chain Configuration  
Termination of an end unit is done by placing a resistor across the A and B wires of the  
RS-485 cable. The value of this resistor should match the characteristic impedance (Zo)  
of the RS-485 cable. The characteristic impedance (Zo) is published by the manufacturer  
of the RS-485 cable you are using. If you are using the Belden RS-485 wire  
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(recommended in section 3.2.1) the value of the resistor should be a 120 Ohm ¼ watt  
resistor.  
To terminate a Base Radio, place one end of the resistor in the open terminal block’s B  
slot and place the other end of the resistor in the open terminal block’s A slot. Doing so  
will place the resistor across the A and B wires, as needed. An example of this is shown  
Figure 3-10 Example of Correct Termination Resistor Setup  
3.2.8 Grounding the Base Radio  
In order to assure safety requirements on your Base Radio, the Base Radio housing must  
be grounded. We have provided a grounding screw located on the left side of the Base  
Radio housing. To ground the Base Radio simply place a wire from the grounding screw  
to a grounded object.  
Possible grounded objects include:  
The building’s metal frame-work  
Any electrical conduit  
A suitable grounding or lightning rod  
3.2.9 High Gain Antenna  
A high-gain antenna is available for the Base Radio. This antenna generally doubles the  
signal range of the Base Radio, but requires an installation in a general-purpose area.  
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4 General Configuration  
This section discusses the generalities around configuring the Base Radio via the NEXT  
and ENTER buttons. The subsections are as follows:  
4.1 Base Radio Displayed Messages  
The Base Radio should be on if power is being supplied (See Section 3.2: Electrical  
Installation). Upon power-up, the Base Radio will display a Power-Up Sequence, and  
then go into an Operations Sequence. These Sequences are shown in Figure 4-1 below:  
Figure 4-1 Base Radio Power-Up and Operations LCD Sequences  
Note During configuration and testing, keep Transmitters at least six feet from the Base  
Radio and other Transmitters to ensure good communications.  
4.1.1 The Read Only Sequence  
Once the Base Radio is in the Operations Sequence, a user may access the READ-  
ONLY Sequence without a password by simply pressing the ENTER button at any time.  
The Read-Only Sequence, as shown in Figure 4.2, displays extra information about the  
current settings of the Base Radio that is not seen during the Operations Sequence. No  
changes may be made to these settings here.  
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Figure 4-2 The Read Only Sequence  
4.2 Overall Configuration Menu Map  
A complete Base Radio Menu Map is shown in Appendix B. Below is an overall view of  
the configuration menu to aid the user in setting up the Base Radio for proper operation.  
Figure 4-3 Overall Configuration Menu Map  
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Note The user must enter a four-digit password to enter the CONFIG and DIAGNSE. The  
FACTORY menu is for factory use only. The default user password is 0000. For more  
4.3 Setting the User Password  
Each Base Radio has a password that will lock out undesired users from making changes  
to the Base Radio. Any user may still view some of the Base Radio settings by pressing  
the ENTER key during the Operations Sequence and viewing the Read Only Sequence.  
The password is a four-digit password. The factory default is 0000. If you wish to select a  
different password, follow the Base Radio Menu Map shown in Figure 4.5 to change it.  
If you forget your password you must call your Honeywell Sales Representative to have it  
reset.  
Figure 4-5 Menu Map to Password Setting  
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5 Configuring the RF Communications  
In order for the Base Radio and the Transmitter to communicate they must be on the  
same RF Channel, and must be transmitting at the same Baud Rate. All Transmitters and  
Base Radios are set to RF OFF default configurations at the factory, and must be field  
configured for proper operation. The subsections are as follows:  
Warning! If the Transmitters have been running for an extended period of  
time with no signal from the Base Radio (the Base Radio is off or not  
present), the Transmitters will only search for the Base Radio every one  
hour or so. Turning the Transmitters off and back on will cause them to  
begin searching immediately.  
5.1 RF Channel Selection  
All Base Radios and Transmitters can be set to one of 16 different communication  
channels. The only Transmitters recognized by a particular Base Radio are the units that  
share the same RF Channel as that Base Radio. This allows the user to decide which  
Transmitters communicate with each Base Radio.  
Each Base Radio comes from the factory set to the RF OFF channel. This means the  
Base Radio will not communicate with any Transmitters. To set the Base Radio for  
communication, first determine the channel that you wish to use. To determine which RF  
Channel to use, you should know if there are any other Base Radios in the same vicinity  
and then choose a different channel number. After deciding on the RF channel number,  
Channel.  
Figure 5-1 Menu Map to RF Channel Setting  
Once you are in the RF Channel menu, you can increment it by pressing the NEXT  
button. When selecting the RF Channel, do not choose an RF Channel that is currently  
being used by other Honeywell Wireless Systems as this can cause communication  
problems.  
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5.2 RF Baud Rate Selection  
The RF Baud Rate refers to the speed at which the Base Radio and Transmitters  
communicate. There are three selectable settings with the quickest update times and  
longest communication ranges listed below:  
4.8K — Rate of 4.8 Kbaud (Update every 20 seconds)  
— Range of 3000 ft (Line of Sight)  
19.2K — Rate of 19.2 Kbaud (Update every 5 seconds)  
— Range of 2000 ft to 2500 ft (Line of Sight)  
76.8K — Rate of 76.8 Kbaud (Update every 1 second)  
— Range of 500 ft to 750 ft (Line of Sight)  
A faster RF Baud Rate will allow you to transmit more information in a certain period of  
time, but it will also limit your range. If you need more distance out of your Transmitters or  
are encountering difficulties by frequently losing communications, then select a slower  
baud rate or switch to a high gain antenna.  
Note If you change the baud rate of the Base Radio, you must also change the baud rate  
of all other Transmitters that are communicating with that Base Radio.  
The factory default is the 19.2K Baud Rate.  
Figure 5-2 Menu Map to RF Baud Rate Setting  
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5.3 High RF ID Setting  
The Base Radio uses this parameter along with the RF CHAN and BAUD RT parameters  
to set up communication with Transmitters. This setting should be a number between 1  
and 100 corresponding to the Transmitter with the highest RFID on the system. Any  
Transmitter with an RFID set above the HI RFID setting will not communicate with the  
Base Radio. The factory default is 001.  
Figure 5-3 High RFID Setting  
Note that the Output Modules with firmware prior to 1.7 (purchased before May 2006) will  
not work with the Base Radio when the HI RFID setting is set above 50.  
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6 Configuring the Modbus  
Communications  
The subsections are as follows:  
6.3.1.1: Base Radio Holding Registers  
6.3.1.1.1: Base Radio Device Type Holding Registers  
6.3.1.1.2: Base Radio Device Status Holding Registers  
6.3.1.1.3: Base Radio On/Offline Transmitter Registers  
6.3.1.2: Transmitter Holding Registers  
6.3.1.2.1: Transmitter Device Type Holding Registers  
6.3.1.2.2: Transmitter Device Status Holding Registers  
Note This device supports Modbus RTU (Binary) communications. Note that the ASC-II  
transmission mode is not supported.  
6.1 Base Radio Setup  
The purpose of this section is to guide you through the configuration of the Base Radio in  
order to enable communications with your particular Modbus Protocol.  
6.1.1 Modbus Baud Rate Setting  
In order for the Base Radio to communicate with other devices, such as the server  
computer or an existing PLC/DCS system, they must share the same Modbus Baud  
Rate.  
To set the Modbus Baud Rate, first determine which rate your system requires. If your  
system will allow any baud rate, we suggest you use the fastest setting; however, some  
systems cannot handle these faster baud rates due to external noise and transmission  
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distance. If you encounter communication problems between the Base Radio and server  
computer or existing system, try a slower baud rate setting.  
Once you have determined the Modbus Baud Rate you wish to use, follow the Base  
Radio menu map shown in Figure 6-1 to configure the Baud Rate. The factory default is  
19.2 K.  
Figure 6-1 Menu Map to Modbus Baud Rate Setting  
6.1.2 Modbus Device ID Setting  
The Modbus Device ID allows a PLC or DCS to find the proper Base Radio on a RS-485  
Network.  
Because Modus needs a device ID for each Transmitter, they have been virtually  
mapped according to the Base Radio with which they are communicating. The device ID  
range is dependent on the MODMAP setting in the Base Radio. (See Modbus Mapping  
In the Register Mapping Mode you may select any device ID from 1 to 247. This number  
will be the device Modbus device ID at which all the readable registers for the Base  
Radio and every Transmitter will be located. More detail about each register, and its  
meaning can be found in the Modbus Communications Protocol section.  
In the Device ID Mapping Mode you may select any device ID from 1 to 247 minus the  
number of Transmitters communicating with this Base Radio. The change in the device  
ID ceiling is due to the fact that each Transmitter’s device ID is located at its RF ID + the  
Base Radio device ID. Thus you need the space beyond the Base Radio address to  
contain all of the Transmitters’ addresses.  
For example: If there are two Base Radios on the Modbus RS-485 network, and each of  
the two Base Radios are communicating with three Transmitters, the device ID scheme  
would result as follows:  
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Base Radio with Modbus device ID 001  
Transmitter with RF ID 1 is found at Modbus device ID 002  
Transmitter with RF ID 2 is found at Modbus device ID 003  
Transmitter with RF ID 3 is found at Modbus device ID 004  
Base Radio with Modbus device ID 101  
Transmitter with RF ID 1 is found at Modbus device ID 102  
Transmitter with RF ID 2 is found at Modbus device ID 103  
Transmitter with RF ID 3 is found at Modbus device ID 104  
More detail about the registers at each address, and their meaning, can be found in the  
Modbus Communications Protocol section.  
Once you have determined the Modbus Device ID you wish to use, follow the Base Radio  
menu map shown in Figure 6-2 to configure the device ID. The factory default is 001:  
Figure 6-2 Menu Map to Modbus Device ID Setting  
Note The Base Radio provides different Device ID modes in order to support a wide  
range of Modbus equipment.  
In the Register Mapping Mode the data for the Base Radio and all Transmitters are  
located under a single device ID. This ID may be any allowable Modbus address between  
1 and 247 that doesn’t conflict with an address of existing device or Modbus network.  
In the Device ID Mapping Mode each Transmitter is given its own unique ID and  
registers. The Transmitter ID is equal to the value of the Base Radio ID added to the  
Transmitters RF ID.  
Note Make sure that the HI RF ID setting has been configured properly or the Modbus  
addressing scheme could be affected.  
To properly set the HI RF ID setting see Section 4.2.  
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6.1.3 Modbus Parity Setting  
The Modbus Parity distinguishes which type of parity is used to validate each packet of  
information on the RS-485 Network. The type of parity required is usually indicated by the  
user’s PLC.  
Selecting EVEN or ODD parity will automatically include one STOP bit per frame.  
Selecting a parity of NONE will automatically include two STOP bits as per the Modbus  
communications specification.  
default is EVEN parity.  
Figure 6-3 Menu Map to Modbus Parity Setting  
6.1.4 Modbus Mapping Mode Setting  
The Modbus Mapping mode distinguishes which type of mapping mode is used to map  
the Modbus registers according to the device IDs.  
Note Make sure that the HI RF ID setting has been configured properly or the Modbus  
addressing scheme could be affected. To properly set the HI RF ID setting see Section  
There are two possible mapping modes that can be used. The first is the Device ID  
mapping mode. Using this mode gives the Base Radio a device ID equal to its device ID  
setting. There are then 10 Modbus registers located at this device ID for this Base Radio.  
Each Transmitter communicating with this Base Radio is then located at device ID X,  
where X is the RF ID of the Transmitter + the Device ID of the Base Radio. There are 10  
Modbus registers for each Transmitter located at that Unit’s device ID. For more  
information on the registers, see Section 6.2: Modbus Communications Protocol.  
The other possible mapping mode that can be used is the Register Mapping mode. Using  
this mode gives the Base Radio a device ID equal to its device ID setting. Then, the 10  
Base Radio Modbus registers are registers 1 – 10, and the Transmitter with RF ID 1 is  
located at the SAME device ID as the Base Radio but its registers are registers 11-20.  
Each subsequent Transmitter is mapped similarly. For more information on the registers,  
Section 6.2: Modbus Communications Protocol.  
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Follow the Base Radio menu map, shown in Figure 6-4, to configure the mapping mode.  
The factory default is the Device ID mode.  
Figure 6-4 Menu Map to Modbus Mapping Mode Setting  
6.2 Modbus Communication Protocol  
The Base Radio connects to the Host (Master) system using Modbus over a serial RS-  
485 line. The Base Radio supports Modbus RTU transmission mode at baud rates of  
9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, or 115200 baud with even, odd, or no parity and 8 data bits.  
One stop bit is used if even or odd parity is selected and two stop bits are used if the no  
parity option is selected to fill out the character frame to a full 11-bit character. Unless  
modified by the user, default values of 19200 baud, 8 data bits, even parity, and one stop  
bit are used.  
Note This device supports Modbus RTU (Binary) communications. Note that the ASC-II  
transmission mode is not supported.  
The Base Radio is always located at the device ID selected by the DEV ID menu item.  
Transmitters can be configured either to be assigned to an individual Modbus device ID  
or to holding registers within the Base Radio device ID through the appropriate selection  
in the MODMAP menu item. There are two MODMAP modes available: DEVMODE and  
REGMODE.  
If the device ID mode (DEVMODE) is selected, a Transmitter's data may be accessed  
with the Modbus Read Holding Register Command (03) by using the Transmitter's  
equivalent Modbus device ID. The Transmitter's equivalent Modbus device ID is the Base  
Radio's device ID + the Transmitter's RF ID. For example, if the Base Radio’s device ID  
was 10 and a Transmitter’s RF ID was 5, the Transmitter would be accessed under  
Modbus device ID 15. Using the device ID mapping mode adjusts the upper limit of the  
Base Radio’s device ID to 247 minus the number of Transmitters on the RF network. For  
example, if 5 Transmitters were on the Base Radio’s network, the maximum Modbus  
device ID would be 242.  
If the register-mapping mode (REGMODE) is selected, a Transmitter’s data may be  
accessed with the Modbus Read Holding Register command (03) using the Base Radio’s  
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device ID. The Base Radio uses register addresses 1 through 10 with each subsequent  
group of 10 registers used by a Transmitter.  
The RF online/offline status of a Transmitter can be determined through a number of  
different sources. In the Base Radio holding registers, a count of the current number of  
online Transmitters can be found at address 00004. Also the individual online/offline  
status of each Transmitter is stored in the Base Radio holding registers at addresses  
00005, 00006, 00007, and 00008. These registers are bit field variables with each bit of  
the 16-bit number representing the status of a Transmitter. If the bit is set, the  
corresponding Transmitter is online. If the bit is cleared, the corresponding Transmitter is  
offline.  
In the Transmitter holding registers, bit 1 in the Transmitter & Sensor Status holding  
register holds the online/offline status of the particular device. Any Transmitter that is  
currently offline will return NaN (Not a Number) when queried for its primary or secondary  
measurement value. Note that if a Transmitter is online and is a single measurement  
device type, NaN will also be returned for the Secondary Sensor Value, as the  
measurement does not exist in these devices.  
6.3 Modbus Commands  
The Base Radio responds to six Modbus commands including the Read Holding  
Registers (03), Diagnostic (08), Get Com Event Count (11), Get Com Event Log (12),  
Report Slave ID (17), and Read Device Identification (43). The Read Holding Registers  
command provides the bulk of the functionality with the remaining commands being used  
for diagnostics/troubleshooting purposes. No other Modbus commands are supported  
and will be responded to with an ILLEGAL FUNCTION exception (code 01). A description  
of each command code is listed in the following sections.  
6.3.1 Command 03-Read Holding Registers  
This command is used to read the contents of a contiguous block of holding registers in a  
Base Radio or Transmitter. If an invalid register address is requested, an ILLEGAL DATA  
ADDRESS exception (code 02) will be returned.  
Section 6.4 lists the holding registers for the Base Radio and Transmitters, as well as  
how to understand the contents of the registers.  
6.3.2 Command 08- Diagnostic  
This command provides a number of tests for checking the communications between the  
Base Radio and the Host master device.  
Subfunction Code  
Transmitter Device Status  
Return Query Data  
0
1
2
3
4
Restart Communications Option  
Return Diagnostics Register  
Change ASC-II Input Delimiter (NOT SUPPORTED)  
Force Listen Only Mode  
5-9 NOT USED  
10  
Clear Counters & Diagnostics Register  
Return Bus Message Count  
11  
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Subfunction Code  
12  
Transmitter Device Status  
Return Bus Communication Error Count  
Return Bus Exception Error Count  
Return Slave Message Count  
Return Slave No Response Count  
Return Slave NAK Count  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
Return Slave Busy Count  
18 Return Bus Character Overrun Count  
19+ NOT USED  
Note that identical information is returned for any device ID that the Base Radio has  
control of (i.e. including Transmitters mapped to virtual device IDs when operating in the  
device ID mapping mode (See Section 6.2).  
6.3.3 Command 11- Get Com Event Counter  
This command returns a two-byte status word and the device’s event counter. The status  
word will either be 0 or 65535 if the previous command is still being processed. The event  
counter is incremented for each successful message received. The counter is not  
incremented for commands that return exception responses or commands that fetch  
event counters. The event counter will eventually roll over to 0 after reaching a count of  
65535. Note that identical information is returned for any device ID that the Base Radio  
has control of (i.e. including Transmitters mapped to virtual device IDs when operating in  
the device ID mapping mode).  
For further details on this command, please consult the Modbus protocol specification.  
6.3.4 Command 12- Get Com Event Log  
This command returns a status word, communications event counter, message count,  
and a field of bytes from the communications event log. The status word and  
communications event counter are identical to those returned by Command 11 (Get Com  
Event Counter) above. The message count is a count of the total number of messages  
received by this device, including messages intended specifically for this device as well  
as other devices on the Modbus network. The event log keeps track of information on the  
last 7 communications events. Note that identical information is returned for any device  
ID that the Base Radio is controlling (including Transmitters mapped to virtual device IDs  
when operating in the device ID mapping mode).  
For further details on this command, please consult the Modbus protocol specification.  
6.3.5 Command 17- Report Slave ID  
This command returns the device type, device status, and a run indicator status byte. The  
16-bit device type and device status words are identical to those held in the holding  
registers. The run indicator status byte is 255 (0xFF hex) if the device is online and 0  
(0x00 hex) if the device is offline. Unlike some of the other diagnostics commands,  
different information is returned depending on whether the device ID used in this  
command corresponds to the Base Radio or one of the Transmitters mapped to a device  
ID when operating in the device ID mapping mode.  
For further details on this command, please consult the Modbus protocol specification.  
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6.3.6 Command 43- Read Device ID  
This command returns identification information relating to the device. The conformity  
level of this command is level 01, basic identification (stream access only). As with most  
of the other diagnostic commands, identical information is returned for any device ID that  
the Base Radio is controlling (including Transmitters mapped to virtual device IDs when  
operating in the device ID mapping mode).  
For further details on this command, please consult the Modbus protocol specification.  
6.4 Base Radio Holding Registers  
The following are the Base Radio holding registers for all mapping modes (i.e. Device ID  
and Register mapping modes). The values for each address are listed later in this  
section.  
Note Use this table for RF IDs 1 through 50 and for backwards compatibility.  
Base Radio Holding Register  
(All Mapping Modes)  
Device ID: 1 To 247 Max.  
Register Address  
Description  
Register Type  
00001  
Device Type  
16-Bit Unsigned Int  
00002  
00003  
00004  
00005  
00006  
00007  
00008  
00009  
00010  
Device Status  
16-Bit Unsigned Int  
16-Bit Unsigned Int  
16-Bit Unsigned Int  
16-Bit Unsigned Int  
16-Bit Unsigned Int  
16-Bit Unsigned Int  
16-Bit Unsigned Int  
16-Bit Unsigned Int  
16-Bit Unsigned Int  
Number of Transmitters Expected  
Number of Transmitters Communicating  
Online/Offline Status Of Transmitters 1-16  
Online/Offline Status Of Transmitters 17-32  
Online/Offline Status Of Transmitters 33-48  
Online/Offline Status Of Transmitters 49-50  
Diagnostic Counter  
Reserved For Future Use  
Note Use the table below if more than 50 are being used (RF IDs 51 through 100).  
Register Address  
Description  
10001  
Base Radio Device Type (Mirrored from the  
existing value at address 00001.)  
10002  
10003  
10004  
10005  
Base Radio Status (Mirrored from existing value  
at address 00002.)  
Number of Expected Transmitters on this  
Network (Mirrored from existing value at address  
00003.)  
Number of Transmitters that are Actually Online  
(Mirrored from existing value at address 00004.)  
Online/Offline Status of Transmitters with RF IDs  
1-16 (Mirrored from existing value at address  
00005.)  
Online/Offline Status of Transmitters with RF IDs  
17-32 (Mirrored from existing value at address  
00006.)  
10006  
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Online/Offline Status of Transmitters with RF IDs  
33-48 (Mirrored from existing value at address  
00007.)  
10007  
10008  
10009  
10010  
10011  
Online/Offline Status of Transmitters with RF IDs  
65-80 (New information.)  
Online/Offline Status of Transmitters with RF IDs  
65-80 (New information.)  
Online/Offline Status of Transmitters with RF IDs  
81-96 (New information.)  
Online/Offline Status of Transmitters with RF IDs  
97-100 (New information.)  
6.4.1 Base Radio Device Type Registers  
The Base Radio Device Type value is 255. This is the only possible value for the Device  
Type holding registers for a Base Radio. Note that the register is a 16-bit unsigned int for  
Base Radios.  
6.4.2 Base Radio Device Status Registers  
The following are the values for the Device Status holding registers. These registers are  
bit field registers represented as a 16-bit unsigned int for Base Radios.  
Value  
Base Radio Device Status  
1
Base Radio Online  
2+ Reserved For Future Use  
6.4.3 Base Radio On/Offline Transmitter Registers  
Below are the values for the Online/Offline Status of Transmitters 1-16 holding register in  
the Base Radio. The other online/offline status holding registers hold the status of the  
remaining Transmitters with RF IDs 17 through 50.  
Value  
Transmitter Device  
1
2
4
8
Transmitter 1 Online Status  
Transmitter 2 Online Status  
Transmitter 3 Online Status  
Transmitter 4 Online Status  
Transmitter 5 Online Status  
16  
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64  
128  
Transmitter 7 Online Status  
Transmitter 8 Online Status  
Transmitter 9 Online Status  
Transmitter 10 Online Status  
Transmitter 11 Online Status  
Transmitter 12 Online Status  
Transmitter 13 Online Status  
Transmitter 14 Online Status  
256  
512  
1024  
2048  
4096  
8192  
16384 Transmitter 15 Online Status  
32768 Transmitter 16 Online Status  
To decode the status register, take the value of the register and subtract the largest value  
listed in the table above that does not cause the result to be negative. Take the resulting  
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total from the subtraction and subtract the next largest number possible and so on until  
the result is zero. Each value that was used in the subtraction indicates that the  
Transmitter is online.  
For example: The On/Offline Status holding register contains the value 15. In this case  
the largest value we can subtract is 8, which leaves a result of 7. Now we can subtract 4  
from 7 and get 3. Now subtract 2 from 3 and we get 1. Finally we subtract 1 from 1 and  
get 0, so we are done. Which Transmitters are online? We subtracted 8,4,2 and 1, and  
these numbers correspond to Transmitters’ with RF IDs 1,2,3 and 4.  
Note An alternate method to determining which Transmitter(s) are online is to look at the  
Base Radio Holding Register as a binary number with the rightmost bit representing  
Transmitter 1 and the leftmost bit representing Transmitter 16. For example, the binary  
representation for Transmitters 1-4 online is as follows:  
0000000000001111  
In another example, say the On/Offline Status holding register contains the value 6. We  
can subtract 4 to get 2. Then we can subtract 2 to get 0. Thus Transmitter 2 and 3 are  
online, but Transmitters 1 and 4 are offline.  
6.5 Transmitter Holding Registers  
The following are the Transmitter holding registers when used in the Device ID Mapping  
Mode (First Table) and the Register Mapping Mode (Second Table).  
6.5.1 Device ID Mapping Mode  
Transmitter Holding  
Registers  
Device ID =  
Base Radio Modbus ID + RF ID  
(DEVMODE Only)  
Description  
Register Type  
Register Address  
00001  
00002  
00003  
00004  
00005  
00006  
00007  
00008  
Device Type  
Device Type  
Device Status  
Device Status  
Primary Sensor Value  
Primary Sensor Value  
Secondary Sensor Value  
Secondary Sensor Value  
Tertiary Sensor Value  
Tertiary Sensor Value  
32-Bit IEEE  
Floating Point  
32-Bit IEEE  
Floating Point  
32-Bit IEEE  
Floating Point  
32-Bit IEEE  
Floating Point  
32-Bit IEEE  
Floating Point  
00009  
00010  
6.5.2 Register Mapping Mode  
Transmitter Holding  
Registers  
Device ID =  
Base Radio Modbus ID  
(REGMODE Only)  
Description  
Register Type  
Register Address  
00001 + (RF ID * 10)  
00002 + (RF ID * 10)  
00003 + (RF ID * 10)  
00004 + (RF ID * 10)  
Device Type  
Device Type  
Device Status  
Device Status  
32-Bit IEEE  
Floating Point  
32-Bit IEEE  
Floating Point  
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00005 + (RF ID * 10)  
00006 + (RF ID * 10)  
00007 + (RF ID * 10)  
00008 + (RF ID * 10)  
00009 + (RF ID * 10)  
00010 + (RF ID * 10)  
Primary Sensor Value  
Primary Sensor Value  
Secondary Sensor Value  
Secondary Sensor Value  
Tertiary Sensor Value  
Tertiary Sensor Value  
32-Bit IEEE  
Floating Point  
32-Bit IEEE  
Floating Point  
32-Bit IEEE  
Floating Point  
Note If you have purchased any Wireless Differential Pressure Transmitters, please  
see the User Guide for specific Modbus holding register differences from those listed in  
the following sections.  
6.5.3 Transmitter Device Type Holding Registers  
The following are possible values for the Device Type holding registers. Note that the  
register is a 32-bit floating point value for Transmitters.  
Value Device Type  
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Acoustic Monitor Transmitter  
RTD Transmitter  
Pressure Transmitter  
Dual 0-10V Input Transmitter  
Dual 4-20mA Input Transmitter  
Thermocouple Transmitter  
Reserved  
Level Sensor Transmitter  
Split RTD Transmitter  
Split Pressure Transmitter  
10 Split Dual Thermocouple Transmitter  
11 Differential Pressure Transmitter (100 IN. H20)  
12 Split Differential Pressure Transmitter (100 IN. H20)  
13 Differential Pressure Transmitter (300 IN. H20)  
14 Split Differential Pressure Transmitter (300 IN. H20)  
15 Differential Pressure Transmitter (25 PSID)  
16 Split Differential Pressure Transmitter (25 PSID)  
17 Differential Pressure Transmitter (100 PSID)  
18 Split Differential Pressure Transmitter (100 PSID)  
19 Differential Pressure Transmitter (300 PSID)  
20 Split Differential Pressure Transmitter (300 PSID)  
21 Reserved  
22 Reserved  
23 Gauge and Submersible Level Transmitters  
24 Split Gauge and Submersible Level Transmitters  
25 Advanced Development  
26 Switch Input Transmitter  
27 Switch Input Transmitter with Output Options  
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6.5.4 Transmitter Device Status Registers  
The following are the values for the Device Status holding registers. These registers are  
bit field registers represented as a 32-bit floating point values for Transmitters.  
Value Transmitter Device Status  
1
2
Transmitter Online  
Low Battery Condition  
4 Alarm Condition (WN571 only)  
Sensor Error Condition  
8
16 Sensor Overrange Condition  
32 System Error Condition  
64 Switch Input 1 Closed  
128 Switch Input 2 Closed  
Sq. Root Funct. (Diff. Pressure only - see  
below)  
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Again, like Section 6.4.3, the status can be resolved by subtracting the largest number  
listed above from the value received from the holding register, and then subtracting the  
next highest and so on until the result is 0. Each of the values used indicate the  
respective condition listed above.  
For example, the holding register reads 9, then subtract 8 and get 1. Then subtract 1  
from 1 and get 0. Thus from the list above, we have a Sensor Error Condition and the  
Transmitter is online.  
6.6 Square Root Function  
The Square Root Function only works with the Differential Pressure Transmitter. When  
the DP Transmitter is in Orifice mode, a Square Root calculation is performed. You have  
the option to display the Square Root Calculation. If this option is enabled, it will be  
displayed as Percent Square Root in WMT and sent to a Modbus Register.  
The Square Root Calculation must be enabled through WMT. To display the Square Root  
Calculation, first open the Configuration dialog box for the DP Transmitter and select the  
Operation Mode tab. Make sure you have selected Orifice Flow from the mode menu.  
Then, from the Flow Units drop-down list, select Percent - Vol Flow. If the Density check  
box is selected, then Percent - Mass Flow can also be selected from the Flow Units  
drop-down list to show the Square Root Calculation.  
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7 Technical Specifications  
Power Characteristics  
10VDC-30VDC, 24 VDC @ 200mA typical  
RF Characteristics  
902 MHz – 928 MHz Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS), FCC certified  
ISM license-free band  
Up to 3000’ range to Transmitters with clear line of sight; 500’ to 1000’ range with obstructions  
The RF module in each Transmitter is individually tested and calibrated over the full  
temperature range to ensure reliable wireless operation  
Output Options  
RS-485 digital communications with conversion to RS-232 or USB for interface with  
PC or server and WMT (WMT) (optional)  
Serial Modbus RTU (Binary) over RS-485  
Modbus over TCP/IP (via optional converter)  
Physical Characteristic  
Baked enamel explosion-proof, weather-proof and corrosion-proof housing  
Electromagnetic Compatibility  
(CE Compliance)  
Operates within specification in fields from 80 to 1,000 MHz with field strengths to 10  
V/m. Meets EN 50082-1 general immunity standard and EN 55011 compatibility  
emissions standard  
Industrial Certification  
Rated for industrial use FM rated: -40°F to 185°F(-40°C to 85°C) CSA Rated: -40°F to  
104°F(-40°C to 40°C)  
FM Approved as explosion-proof (XP) for Class I, Division 1, Groups B,C,&D, T6; as  
dust ignition-proof for Class II/III, Division 1, Groups E, F, &G, T6; indoor and outdoor  
(Type 4X) hazardous (classified) locations.  
CSA Approved as explosion-proof (XP) for Class I, Division 1, Groups B,C,&D, T6; as  
dust ignition-proof for Class II/III, Division 1, Groups E, F, &G, T6; indoor and outdoor  
(Type 4X) hazardous (classified) locations.  
NEMA 4X explosion-proof housing  
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Figure 7-1 Overall Base Radio Dimensions  
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Appendix A Navigating the Menus  
Pressing either the NEXT or ENTER buttons located on the front of the Transmitter or  
Base Radio just below the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) screen is all that is needed to  
navigate the respective menus. Pressing both of these buttons for one second will turn  
the unit on.  
Pressing the NEXT button at any time while the Base Radio is cycling through the normal  
messages causes the Base Radio to enter the setup mode. The NEXT button is then  
used to step through menu options, and the ENTER button is used to enter a submenu of  
what is displayed on the LCD at that time. If no button is pressed within a 30 second  
period the unit goes back to the normal display mode.  
If you enter a submenu that requires a numerical input, such as 001, the leftmost 0 will be  
blinking. This indicates that pressing the NEXT button will increment this value with each  
press from 0 to 9 and back to 0 again. Pressing the ENTER button will move to the next  
available value. If the last value is blinking, pressing ENTER will save the entered values  
and return to the return from the sub menu.  
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Appendix B Base Radio Menu Map  
Figure A- 1 Base Radio Menu Map  
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Appendix C Modbus Register Definitions  
/* Temperature Units */  
DegC = 32, /* Degrees Celcius */  
DegF = 33, /* Degrees Fahrenheit */  
DegR = 34, /* Degrees Rankine */  
DegK = 35, /* Kelvin */  
/* Pressure Units */  
InH2OAt68F = 1, /* inches of water at 68 degF */  
InHgAt0C = 2, /* inches of mercury at 0 degC */  
FtH2OAt68F = 3, /* feet of water at 68 degF */  
MMH2OAt68F = 4, /* millimeters of water at 68 degF */  
MMHgAt0C = 5, /* millimeters of mercury at 0 degF */  
PSI = 6, /* pounds per square inch */  
BAR = 7, /* bars */  
MilliBAR = 8, /* millibars */  
GMPerSqCm = 9, /* grams per square centimeter */  
KGPerSqCm = 10 /* kilograms per square centimeter */  
Pascals = 11, /* pascals */  
KiloPascals = 12, /* kilopascals */  
Torr = 13, /* torricellis */  
Atmospheres = 14, /* atmospheres */  
InH2OAt60F = 145, /* inches of water at 60 degF */  
CmH2OAt4C = 170, /* centimeters of water at 4 degC */  
MetH2OAt4C = 171, /* meters of water at 4 degC */  
CmHgAt0C = 172, /* centimeters of mercury at 0 degC */  
PSF = 173, /* pounds per square foot */  
HectoPascals = 174, /* hectopascals */  
PSIA = 175, /* pounds per square inch absolute */  
KGPerSqMeter = 176, /* kilograms per square meter */  
FtH2OAt4C = 177, /* feet of water at 4 degC */  
FtH2OAt60F = 178, /* feet of water at 60 degF */  
MetHgAt0C = 179, /* meters of mercury at 0 degC */  
MegaPascals = 237, /* megapascals */  
InH2OAt4C = 238, /* inches of water at 4 degC */  
MMH2OAt4C = 239, /* millimeters of water at 4 degC */  
/* Volumetric Flow Units */  
CuFtPerMin = 15, /* cubic feet per minute */  
GalPerMin = 16, /* gallons per minute */  
LiterPerMin = 17, /* liters per minute */  
ImpGalPerMin = 18, /* imperial gallons per minute */  
CuMeterPerHr = 19, /* cubic meter per hour */  
GalPerSec = 22, /* gallons per second */  
MillionGalPerDay = 23, /* million gallons per day */  
LiterPerSec = 24, /* liters per second */  
MillionLiterPerDay = 25,/* million liters per day */  
CuFeetPerSec = 26, /* cubic feet per second */  
CuFeetPerDay = 27, /* cubic feet per day */  
CuMeterPerSec = 28, /* cubic meters per second */  
CuMeterPerDay = 29, /* cubic meters per day */  
ImpGalPerHr = 30, /* imperial gallons per hour */  
ImpGalPerDay = 31, /* imperial gallons per day */  
NormCuMeterPerHr = 121,/* normal cubic meter per hour - MKS System */  
NormLiterPerHr = 122, /* normal liter per hour - MKS System */  
StdCuFtPerMin = 123, /* standard cubic feet per minute - US System */  
CuFeetPerHour = 130, /* cubic feet per hour */  
CuMeterPerMin = 131, /* cubic meters per minute */  
BarrelPerSec = 132, /* barrels per second - 1 Barrel = 42 US gallons */  
BarrelPerMin = 133, /* barrels per minute */  
BarrelPerHr = 134, /* barrels per hour */  
BarrelPerDay = 135, /* barrels per day */  
GalPerHr = 136, /* gallons per hour */  
ImpGalPerSec = 137, /* imperial gallons per hour */  
LiterPerHr = 138, /* liters per hour */  
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/* Velocity Units */  
FtPerSec = 20, /* feet per second */  
MetersPerSec = 21, /* meters per second */  
InPerSec = 114, /* inches per second */  
InPerMin = 115, /* inches per minute */  
FtPerMin = 116, /* feet per minute */  
MetersPerHr = 120, /* meters per hour */  
/* Volume Units */  
Gallons = 40, /* gallons */  
Liters = 41, /* liters */  
ImpGallons = 42, /* imperial gallons */  
CuMeters = 43, /* cubic meters */  
Barrels = 46, /* barrels */  
Bushels = 110, /* bushels */  
CuYard = 111, /* cubic yards */  
CuFeet = 112, /* cubic feet */  
CuInch = 113, /* cubic inches */  
BarrelsLiquid = 124, /* liquid barrels - 1 bbl liq = 31.5 US gallons */  
NormalCuMeter = 166, /* normal cubic meter - MKS System */  
NormalLiter = 167, /* normal liter - MKS System */  
StdCuFeet = 168, /* standard cubic feet - US System */  
HectoLiter = 236, /* hectoliters */  
/* Length Units */  
Feet = 44, /* feet */  
Meters = 45, /* meters */  
Inches = 47, /* inches */  
CM = 48, /* centimeters */  
MM = 49, /* millimeters */  
FtInSixteenths = 151, /* see Note 1 in HART document HCF_SPEC-183 */  
/* Time Units */  
Min = 50, /* minutes */  
Sec = 51, /* seconds */  
Hr = 52, /* hours */  
Day = 53, /* days */  
/* Mass Units */  
Gram = 60, /* grams */  
KG = 61, /* kilograms */  
MetricTon = 62, /* metric tons */  
Pound = 63, /* pounds */  
ShortTon = 64, /* short tons */  
LongTon = 65, /* long tons */  
Ounce = 125, /* ounce */  
/* Mass Flow Units */  
GramPerSec = 70, /* grams per second */  
GramPerMin = 71, /* grams per minute */  
GramPerHr = 72, /* grams per hour */  
KGPerSec = 73, /* kilograms per second */  
KGPerMin = 74, /* kilograms per minute */  
KGPerHr = 75, /* kilograms per hour */  
KGPerDay = 76, /* kilograms per day */  
MetTonPerMin = 77, /* metric tons per minute */  
MetTonPerHr = 78, /* metric tons per hour */  
MetTonPerDay = 79, /* metric tons per day */  
PoundsPerSec = 80, /* pounds per second */  
PoundsPerMin = 81, /* pounds per minute */  
PoundsPerHr = 82, /* pounds per hour */  
PoundsPerDay = 83, /* pounds per day */  
ShTonPerMin = 84, /* short tons per minute */  
ShTonPerHr = 85, /* short tons per hour */  
ShTonPerDay = 86, /* short tons per day */  
LongTonPerHr = 87, /* long tons per hour */  
LongTonPerDay = 88, /* long tons per day */  
/* Density Units */  
SGU = 90, /* specific gravity units */  
GramPerCuCm = 91, /* grams per cubic centimeter */  
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KGPerCuMeter = 92, /* kilograms per cubic meter */  
PoundsPerGal = 93, /* pounds per gallon */  
PoundsPerCuFt = 94, /* pounds per cubic foot */  
GramsPerML = 95, /* grams per milliliter */  
KGPerLiter = 96, /* kilograms per liter */  
GramsPerLiter = 97, /* grams per liter */  
PoundsPerCuIn = 98, /* pounds per cubic inch */  
ShTonPerCuYard = 99, /* short tons per cubic yard */  
DegTwad = 100, /* degrees twaddell */  
DegBaumHeavy = 102, /* degrees baume heavy */  
DegBaumLight = 103, /* degrees baume light */  
DegAPI = 104, /* degrees API */  
MicroGMPerLiter= 146, /* micrograms per liter */  
MicroGMPerCuMeter= 147,/* micrograms per cubic meter */  
PercentConsistency = 148,/* percent consistency */  
/* Viscosity Units */  
Centistokes = 54, /* centistokes */  
Centipoise = 55, /* centipoise */  
/* Angular Velocity Units */  
DegPerSec = 117, /* degrees per second */  
RPS = 118, /* revolutions per second */  
RPM = 119, /* revolutions per minute */  
/* Energy (Work) Units */  
NM = 69, /* newton meter */  
DekaTherm = 89, /* deka therm */  
FtLbForce = 126, /* foot pound force */  
KWHr = 128, /* kilo watt hour */  
MCal = 162, /* mega calorie */  
MJ = 164, /* mega joule */  
BTU = 165, /* british thermal unit */  
/* Force Units */  
Newton = 68, /* newton */  
/* Power Units */  
KW = 127, /* kilo watt */  
HP = 129, /* horsepower */  
MCalPerHr = 140, /* mega calorie per hour */  
MJPerHr = 141, /* mega joule per hour */  
BTUPerHr = 142, /* british thermal unit per hour */  
/* Frequency Units */  
Hertz = 38, /* hertz */  
/* Analytical Units */  
Percent = 57, /* percent */  
PH = 59, /* pH */  
PerSteamQuality= 150, /* percent steam quality */  
PercentPlato = 160, /* percent plato */  
PerLowExpLevel = 161, /* percent lower explosion level */  
/* Capacitance Units */  
PF = 153, /* picofarads */  
/* EMF Units */  
MilliVolts = 36, /* millivolts */  
Volts = 58, /* volts */  
/* Current Units */  
MA = 39, /* milliamperes */  
/* Resistance Units */  
Ohms = 37, /* ohms */  
KOhms = 163, /* kilo ohms */  
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/* Angle Units */  
Deg = 143, /* degrees */  
Rad = 144, /* radians */  
/* Conductance Units */  
MicroSiemens = 56, /* micro siemens */  
MilliSiemensPerCM= 66, /* milli siemens per centimeter */  
MicroSiemensPerCM= 67, /* micro siemens per centimeter */  
/* Volume per Volume Units */  
VolumePercent = 149, /* volume percent */  
MilliLitersPerLiter= 154,/* milli liters per liter */  
MicroLitersPerLiter= 155,/* micro liters per liter */  
/* Volume per Mass Units */  
DegBalling = 107, /* degrees balling */  
CuFtPerLb = 152, /* cubic feet per pound */  
/* Concentration Units */  
DegBrix = 101, /* degrees brix */  
PerSolidsPerWt = 105, /* percent solids per weight */  
PerSolidsPerVol= 106, /* percent solids per volume */  
PfPerVol = 108, /* proof per volume */  
PfPerMass = 109, /* proof per mass */  
PPM = 139, /* parts per million */  
PPB = 169, /* parts per billion */  
/* Special Units */  
SpecialUnits = 253  
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